Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians, All Other
Life, Physical, and Social Science
Day to day, the work is supporting scientists rather than leading studies. That can mean collecting samples in a lab or in the field, running and maintaining equipment, logging procedures, and writing up results for reports or presentations. Safety rules and other regulations shape how samples are handled and how experiments are documented. The mix of settings and subjects is wide, because the category covers science technicians who do not fall into a more specific occupation. It suits people who like careful, hands-on lab or field work and who are comfortable following set procedures while helping others interpret the data.
Annual Median Wage in Field (2025)
$62'280
Median Wage Market Position
$62'280
What you might do
- Help scientists run lab and field studies
- Collect samples and analyze the data
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment
- Present findings in reports and talks
- Follow safety rules during lab work
- Document each step of an experiment
Skills that matter
- Assisting scientists in lab and field work
- Collecting samples and analyzing the data
- Keeping laboratory equipment in working order
- Preparing reports and presentations of findings
- Meeting lab safety and regulatory rules
- Recording experimental steps and results
AI & the future of this role
Experiment setup, sample prep, and instrument work still need careful hands, yet logging, measurement review, and report drafting are easy targets for automation. Roles heavy on digital analysis look more exposed; those tied to messy lab or field procedures may hold up better.
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